I'm that girl that says "hi" to at least five people on the way to class. I'm also that girl who, when I come home for the weekend, goes to dinner with my parents and sees a handful of friends from high school. Being the person who knows someone everywhere I go is definitely a blessing. Here are some perks of being "that girl:"

1. You never have to suffer through an hour-and-a-half lecture alone.

*that feeling halfway through the semester when you and your friend both got out of bed for lecture*

Walking into a 9:30 a.m. lecture on the opposite campus leaves a lot of doubt for there being a familiar face in the room. However, when you know so many people, the odds can't help but be in your favor!

2. Anytime you come home for the weekend, you have plans every day and evening.

The only thing that makes weekends home even better is when friends from other colleges are also home for the weekend. Then you can bet there's going to be some crazy, fun adventures to be had.

3. You never have to eat alone in the dining hall.

You don't get those looks from a group of friends searching for a seat when you've got a whole table of four chairs all to yourself. Now you get to give the looks. Oh, how the tables have turned.

4. Waiting until 11:30 p.m. to do homework due at midnight is no big deal.

Chances are, at least one person you know actually did the homework in a timely fashion and will wholeheartedly understand any excuse... *cough* I mean extremely believable reason you have for waiting so long to complete the assignment.

5. You have a friend you can call for every weekend occasion.

Whether it be watching Netflix until 3 a.m. or taking on the big football game, you can always find someone up for the challenge. No weekend is ever boring!

While it might drive your other friends crazy while walking through Walmart, knowing a lot of people gives rise to many cool opportunities and experiences. Don't be afraid to be the person who strikes up a conversation with someone you don't know!